tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47614068051944513672018-12-04T02:32:14.935-04:00Angels in Everyday LifePamela Aloianoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-24007473264681952292018-12-03T13:09:00.001-04:002018-12-03T13:09:27.173-04:00Beauty WithinI love the Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast. Aside from its surface love story and endearing characters, there is a wonderful deeper meaning to it all. <br /><br />Many of us struggle to keep our more unwanted features and aspects of ourselves hidden from others, and many times even from ourselves. It's normal to initially look upon these characteristics and qualities with disdain, frustration, and anger. Yet behind all those discordant emotions, there lies a depth of beauty - an opportunity to learn and to grow right there within ourselves.&nbsp; <br /><br />In the animation movie, Bell saw beyond the physical appearance of what she initially perceived as a ghastly being. She learned that the Beast was more than what he portrayed on the outside - that he had great beauty within&nbsp; as well. <br /><br />As we experience life, we sometimes find our patience wearing thin when dealing with ourselves, coworkers, family members, and neighbors. It is in those times that it's helpful to try and step back and see beyond what's shown to us on the surface. Feel what is going on beneath the actions and words.&nbsp; <br /><br />Beauty and the Beast can be likened to our own human struggle for self-acceptance, with all our perceived flaws. As we learn to love our flaws, they seem to dissipate into something more beautiful than we had originally imagined. <br /><br />What perceived Beasts will you&nbsp;look beyond&nbsp;to find the true jewel and Beauty within?<br />Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-29376916868118974522018-10-05T16:15:00.000-03:002018-10-05T16:15:18.922-03:00Higher Ground<div>What better way to overcome the seeming trappings of this world than by seeking higher ground? </div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Higher ground provides a perspective to see with a wider lens, catching nuances or aspects we hadn't seen before. Higher ground gives space and potential objectivity, bathing us in a chance to breathe and calculate a meaningful response rather than reacting. Higher ground allows a path to be kind and let people have the benefit of the doubt. When we take this opportunity we may refrain from speaking unkind words and perhaps, instead, uplift someone or a situation.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The next time we feel caught by an overwhelming emotion or believe we are trapped by the perceived confines of life,&nbsp;seek and find that higher ground - whatever that looks like for each of us. Once there, open up to witness the expansiveness and wholeness of who&nbsp;we are, and in <em>that</em>&nbsp;space define next steps or approach for&nbsp;ourselves.&nbsp; </div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The world requires and is in need of our&nbsp;participation. It is comforting, inspiring, and empowering to periodically, yet consistently, view our participation from the higher ground as the results are usually light infused. </div>Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-35764360436967882652018-08-27T11:57:00.000-03:002018-08-27T11:57:23.376-03:00Our Love and LightI recently facilitated an angel meditation. Usually I feel blissful after basking in the angelic energy with wonderful like-minded, heart-centered people, and this&nbsp;most recent meditation did not disappoint. There was a mix of people yet it felt as though a sisterhood were reuniting with each other.&nbsp;We were all together with no judgment, open hearts, open minds, enjoying the love and energy from each other. <br /><br />This is a wonderful example of&nbsp;how humanity can live if we release the barriers to our true loving selves. And I don’t mean to sound cliché but truly anything can be accomplished, overcome, or experienced when we realize this and allow ourselves to be who we are: unconditional love.<br /><br />To all out there who bring your authentic selves, who help create safe, compassionate, healing, and loving spaces: keep shining your Light - so much so that Light will be all humanity knows.<br /><br />Namaste!Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-68660315868580012322018-08-04T10:05:00.001-03:002018-08-04T10:05:36.956-03:00Truth<span style="color: blue;">The definition of this word seems to deepen as the years pass. </span><br /><span style="color: blue;"></span><br /><div><span style="color: blue;">When we are young, truth is focused on not telling lies, being honest and telling the truth.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;"></span></span>&nbsp;</div><div><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">In teenage years, truth develops into expressing ourselves in ways that have significance to us. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: blue;"></span>&nbsp;</div><div><span style="color: blue;">As we move into the 20s and 30s we consider what livelihood(s) matches our values and priorities, expressing truth in a new way.</span></div><div><span style="color: blue;"></span>&nbsp;</div><div><span style="color: blue;">Throughout all this we also consider not telling the truth because someone may take it to heart, they may disagree, be disappointed, or feelings may be hurt. </span></div><div><span style="color: blue;"></span>&nbsp;</div><div><span style="color: blue;">As we grow, we continue to&nbsp;realize the core values and truths that drive us.&nbsp;Living our truth becomes paramount in a deep, self- aware perspective.</span></div><div><span style="color: blue;"></span>&nbsp;</div><div><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">We seek&nbsp;members of our "tribe" -&nbsp;people who also feel the call, the need, the desire to live their truth - which may not always be aligned with ours, yet we respect one's ability to live their truth as well.&nbsp;<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">For it is in our brilliance and uniqueness of the values and inspirations that drive us to live truthfully that allow us to flourish as a human race.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: blue;"><br /><span style="color: blue;">Where are you living your truth?&nbsp; What spaces can you create to express your truth, compassionately - to fulfill a passion&nbsp;within and inspire others who dare to listen, who dare to watch, who dare to be inspired to live theirs&nbsp;as well? </span></span></div>Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-81631175474959939212018-06-28T09:16:00.000-03:002018-06-28T09:16:20.207-03:00Earth Angel Bailey<span style="color: magenta;">I met Bailey last year at a riding barn. She is a beautiful buckskin mare who requires a bit more TLC and understanding than other horses at the barn. She enjoys her space and does what she can to set boundaries when she feels she needs to. Despite that others consider her to have a nuisance attitude, I have developed a unique connection with this horse. I trust her on a level I didn't know existed. I feel safe with her and I believe she does with me. She has truly marked a spot in my heart just for her. </span><br /><span style="color: magenta;"></span><br /><span style="color: magenta;">Recently I experienced an extraordinarily trying day emotionally which caught me incredibly off guard and I wasn't handling any of the experiences with grace. The next day, though, carrying significant residuals from the day before, I went to the barn. </span><br /><span style="color: magenta;"></span><br /><span style="color: magenta;">There are many days when I am at the barn and I don't see Bailey. There are also many time I pass her stall and she may or may not acknowledge me outwardly. But this day was different. I walked another horse to the field and as I turned around, there was Bailey - her head outside her stall, I felt as though she had something to say.&nbsp; So I walked over, happy for a moment with her. We said our hellos and I simply stood with her - her head close to my shoulder as I pet her neck and withers. She sighed a big sigh, as if to let me know everything was going to be ok. She stayed with me - not once distracted by other people, or noises. She was with me in the moment. And I was with her. Although the time passed was probably less than five minutes, I firmly believe she helped remove a heaviness within me. I know the space we shared was meaningful and I am grateful for the exchange. </span><br /><span style="color: magenta;"></span><br /><span style="color: magenta;">Thank you, Bailey, for being my angel that day.</span>Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-56559273418444575182018-06-22T09:53:00.003-03:002018-06-22T09:53:35.690-03:00Energy TrailsWe all leave behind an energy trail of whatever we are resonating at the moment.&nbsp;I tend to visualize it similar to&nbsp;the electric energy behind&nbsp;DC's character,&nbsp;The Flash,&nbsp;as he runs, but softer, and most of the time, slower. :) <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kYyHOeJZAdA/WyrzyfPiEOI/AAAAAAAAAl0/V04eNYPmjbso7xv4GtemRiwMw99K3Yt5wCLcBGAs/s1600/the%2Bflash.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="983" data-original-width="1600" height="122" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kYyHOeJZAdA/WyrzyfPiEOI/AAAAAAAAAl0/V04eNYPmjbso7xv4GtemRiwMw99K3Yt5wCLcBGAs/s200/the%2Bflash.png" width="200" /></a></div><br />When I'm in nature or out shopping,&nbsp;I often wonder&nbsp;what my energy trail&nbsp;looks like.&nbsp;Some&nbsp;days I focus on&nbsp;my energetic trail and&nbsp;fill myself up with a specific resonance -&nbsp;love, peace, joy, fun, or whatever comes to mind.&nbsp;Then, I&nbsp;imagine&nbsp;the energy swirling behind me as beautiful colors, leaving&nbsp;fairy dust-like sprinkles of&nbsp;this good energy, until all the goodness fills the space.&nbsp;<br /><br />What energy will you leave behind -&nbsp;driving your car, walking through the grocery store, or&nbsp;sitting in a class or meeting room? Have fun with creating an assortment of positive energy and a rainbow of color, painting the world with your energy and imagination. <br /><br />Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-80911790091078070982018-06-11T11:18:00.000-03:002018-06-11T11:18:11.327-03:00Making the TimeIn a world where time seems to be a luxury many do not have, making the time for things we want to do is a valuable practice for our personal well being and for our contribution to our families, jobs, etc. When was the last time you made time for your hobby, your family member, your lifelong or new friend, or something else like adventure, vacation or rest?<br /><br />For me, I regularly juggle the many interests and needs I have, however, one of the most near and dear to my heart&nbsp;is making time to write.&nbsp;Sometimes when I make time to write, the inspiration is simply not there. I&nbsp;may be&nbsp;either unmotivated and drained from life's daily tasks, concerns, duties, etc., or I feel as though I am writing something for the sake of writing.&nbsp; When I&nbsp;have specific topics that cross my mind to write about, I usually need to strike while the iron is hot. Waiting, though,&nbsp;is also sometimes appropriate so I can articulate my message just so. Other times I lose the words by waiting.&nbsp;So it truly is a balancing act.<br /><br />Balancing our time so we meet our obligations and still nurture ourselves with inspiration, fun, and rest is pertinent to our ability to be/feel content. A lot of people will say "You make time for the things you want to do."&nbsp;To an extent this can be true for many people. However, for people who work multiple jobs or in certain life situations, this saying can be insulting. Regardless, it is up to us to create space for the precious moments that make our heart's soar, even if for 15 minutes. This time we invest in ourselves goes a long way to our own strength and potential impact we can have on our every day worlds. <br /><br />What will you do today&nbsp;to make time for the moments you desire? What can you do to consistently create that space, in whatever frequency works best for your life? <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cWnpRxzPlwU/Wx03skegZkI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/a_fjrAwZ2gcHktR49UVcUqakO728v7nIQCLcBGAs/s1600/time.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="224" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cWnpRxzPlwU/Wx03skegZkI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/a_fjrAwZ2gcHktR49UVcUqakO728v7nIQCLcBGAs/s1600/time.jpg" /></a></div>Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-35892691297289883232018-03-27T16:15:00.000-03:002018-03-27T16:15:46.877-03:00Ask and it shall be GivenNot too long ago I was at the airport, 4 AM, and less than enthusiastic about my trip. I saw a long travel day ahead of me and while I was looking forward to my destination, I was feeling daunted by the trip itself, consistent life pressures, and a barrage of &nbsp;impatient self talk. I had stopped to purchase a drink and as I slowly walked&nbsp;back to my gate,&nbsp;I remember asking my vast unseen helpers for assistance to make it through the next 12 hours.<br /><br />As I approached the&nbsp;general area of my gate's waiting space&nbsp;something on the ground caught my eye.&nbsp;Initially,&nbsp;I stepped past it before it caught up with my brain to stop and investigate. I&nbsp;turned around and bent down to pick up a Mother Mary medal - just the medal. Someone must have dropped it in their rush or perhaps it had fallen&nbsp;from their chain. I looked around for the owner but&nbsp;there was no one was in sight. I then marvelled at the medal in my hand and what it represented to me. The Spanish version of the Hail Mary prayer was etched on the back and Mary in all her glory illuminated the front. I was almost brought to tears with the perceived answer to my request for support. I was comforted and held by my angels and by the Divine Mother, who no doubt accompanied me on that specific journey through completion.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7jWi5g2RQgI/WrqXfVc1MYI/AAAAAAAAAjI/7ySOHZSeOjM8T8doEx2j863Ysp5WmOhsQCLcBGAs/s1600/our-lady-g-original.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1112" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7jWi5g2RQgI/WrqXfVc1MYI/AAAAAAAAAjI/7ySOHZSeOjM8T8doEx2j863Ysp5WmOhsQCLcBGAs/s320/our-lady-g-original.jpg" width="222" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-31847087890630984662018-03-12T13:31:00.001-03:002018-03-12T13:31:36.751-03:00Freeing Judgment <br />We are on a path,<br />each unique to us.<br /><br />Therefore, judgment<br />is obsolete.<br /><br /><br /><br />Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-85887640576174059042018-01-30T11:23:00.000-04:002018-01-30T11:23:22.401-04:00MasteryRecently I've been seeing courses advertised online as "Mastery" level courses.&nbsp;I find it&nbsp;interesting&nbsp;how popular this catch phrase has become. To me, it seems like a valiant attempt&nbsp;to draw on people's egos - after all, who wouldn't want to be considered a master at something?<br /><br />There are many wonderful teachers out there to help guide us along our way or provide information that we may ponder upon for years, as we grow into the teaching. These folks are mentors who work to help us find&nbsp;that spark inside, that inner voice, our own truth for travelling our own path. <br /><br />To gain or obtain&nbsp;mastery in one short course or a day or two&nbsp;long event is, in a way, humorous. While I believe&nbsp;much can be accomplished and learned&nbsp;at such events, and an abundance of inspiration and "aha" moments brought to the surface, I do believe that mastery comes from within.&nbsp;Mastery cannot be learned by another. We&nbsp;may&nbsp;witness mastery&nbsp;in another, and regardless which "masters" we have worked with,&nbsp;we cannot become a master without:<br /><ul><li>going&nbsp;through&nbsp;our own experiences</li><li>taking responsibility for our own inner work</li><li>reflecting upon situations</li><li>planning personal&nbsp;improvement</li><li>and more...&nbsp; </li></ul><br />We&nbsp;already possess the tools to&nbsp;uncover or enhance and grow our&nbsp;own Mastery. Yes, there are&nbsp;resonant teachers out there with wonderful messages who inspire heartful passion for life, for change, for all things good, which is fabulous. It then becomes our responsibility to take that input and try it on; see how it feels to us; experiment with it and if it speaks to us, accept it or tweak it to make it our own.<br /><br />In doing so, we&nbsp;continue to grow our mastery, every step of the way, looking inside for the answers we seek, as a true Master does. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U8FaZo4ymHw/Wm_MItwF-XI/AAAAAAAAAhs/N87KL4DeF2oFrCm3hTC_oFb1KAagvKGIQCLcBGAs/s1600/mastery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1127" data-original-width="1600" height="224" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U8FaZo4ymHw/Wm_MItwF-XI/AAAAAAAAAhs/N87KL4DeF2oFrCm3hTC_oFb1KAagvKGIQCLcBGAs/s320/mastery.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-87824043225518833292018-01-22T21:15:00.002-04:002018-01-22T21:23:13.836-04:00Intuitive EatingIn the past decade there have been a number of eating lifestyles that have gained popularity&nbsp; - each with&nbsp;its own benefits and challenges. <br /><br />With the internet and society's food focus, everyone can educate themselves on the foods they bring into their homes and&nbsp;bodies. Certain ingredients may require more research than others, however, based on the extent of our research, we can gain&nbsp;knowledge that helps us&nbsp;make the right choices for ourselves.<br /><br />I, myself, have tried a variety of eating lifestyles including a raw diet, gluten-free diet, and vegetarianism.&nbsp;As a result, I&nbsp;have found that my body needs a balance of most foods and eliminating one or more food types does not serve me well. I have however, decreased a number of old standbys and increased my whole food eating.&nbsp;By listening to my body and experimenting with different options, I know now what works best for my&nbsp;body, mind and spirit&nbsp;to function really well.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x2IAKxmofyI/WmFTCxM44QI/AAAAAAAAAhA/mnWu5vjEUnQCO-sjixIJtRAdRoJ64CGwACLcBGAs/s1600/Good_Food_Display.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="213" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x2IAKxmofyI/WmFTCxM44QI/AAAAAAAAAhA/mnWu5vjEUnQCO-sjixIJtRAdRoJ64CGwACLcBGAs/s320/Good_Food_Display.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />For instance, on a good day, clear of high stress and emotional eating 😄, I will intuitively eat, being open to the varied options available. Many of us already do this when we're cooking without a recipe or shopping without a list. I liken it to going crystal shopping and purchasing crystals we feel drawn to or that draw us to them, but with food.<br /><br />That may mean being drawn to a more selective diet for sure.&nbsp;There is no one size fits all eating regiment. We must each be responsible for our own well-being and respect other's food choices as well. Regardless what your eating&nbsp;lifestyle is, I encourage you to try intuitively eating if you haven't already - see what fascinating, tasty creations you're capable of making!&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="color: #454545; font-family: '.SF UI Text'; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal;"><br /></div>Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-20624346102414802622017-11-13T11:20:00.000-04:002018-01-18T20:25:54.939-04:00GratitudeHaving an "attitude of gratitude" is an overused phrase these days for sure. Why it is so overused, though, is because it's right on target as being a wonderful way to live. By being grateful for what we currently have or see, etc, we open our energy up to receive more of that which we are grateful for.<br /><br />Have you ever been angry about something or fed up with a specific situation and tried to divert your attention to what you're grateful for? If you haven't tried this, do so. It puts things into perspective a bit, and helps shift the issue you're dealing with so solutions can be more easily revealed.<br /><br />Gratitude truly opens up the heart, so if you're&nbsp;a bit closed hearted, it helps open the doorway for understanding and growth. If your heart is&nbsp;already open, gratitude widens that&nbsp;openness with even more gratitude and all the fabulous emotions that come with it. <br /><br /><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tmRjn1il9lw/Wgj-_InTBuI/AAAAAAAAAfo/0c8DY7Z21CEA_q28TPh4pdmKzYC4DVxKwCLcBGAs/s1600/attitude%2Bof%2Bgratitude.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="960" height="127" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tmRjn1il9lw/Wgj-_InTBuI/AAAAAAAAAfo/0c8DY7Z21CEA_q28TPh4pdmKzYC4DVxKwCLcBGAs/s200/attitude%2Bof%2Bgratitude.jpg" width="200" /></a>This week, taking an attitude of gratitude is going to be my focus. I usually find time at the end of my day to review things to be grateful for that day. This week I plan to schedule reminders to add conscious gratitude at various points throughout the day and see what effect it may have on me, those around me, and my overall interactions.<br /><br /><br />Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-52607395200848289012017-11-08T19:56:00.000-04:002017-11-08T19:56:17.520-04:00"I Am" FunThe words we place after "I am" are quite significant and have an impact on our cellular structure.&nbsp; Think about it - people who regularly&nbsp;say "I am tired, I am depressed, I am disgusted,"&nbsp;usually radiate that out from their bodies. People who say "I am ambitious, I am joyful, I am successful, I am content," etc., they too usually resonate that out to the world.&nbsp; <br /><br />With that in mind, I thought creating an "I am" prayer might be&nbsp;interesting. In doing so,&nbsp;I found that it lead to other branches but the basis of "I am"&nbsp;was present.&nbsp;I've created more "I am" prayers and not surprisingly, they all seem to help with whatever assistance or guidance I may need that day. <br /><br />"I am" prayers do not need to be written down. They can be said&nbsp;when&nbsp;walking or driving, or whenever you&nbsp;think of it.&nbsp;They can be a simple "I am calm. I am love, I am open to blessings from above" or whatever comes to mind for you in that moment.&nbsp; Here's an example:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I love myself. I love myself. I love myself. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I am worthy of love.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am worthy of success. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I am deserving of freedom as is everyone.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I understand the laws of attraction to bring into my reality that which I desire and that which aligns with the Divine Plan. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I am powerful.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am abundant. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I am me, and I am magnificent. </div><br />We also may not feel the thing we are saying after the "I am".&nbsp; We may say "I am sleepy" to help us fall asleep, or "I am calm" to helps us settle emotions. And we may need to say it a lot of times until we feel it. The more you say it, the more you resonate with it. <br /><br />Play around with it and see how "I am" prayers can affect your moments.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQoLyj45_Oc/WgMGBWmZidI/AAAAAAAAAes/XxG71AGBszcx7gb4oBUZf0TocIqGfOCggCEwYBhgL/s1600/groot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="207" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQoLyj45_Oc/WgMGBWmZidI/AAAAAAAAAes/XxG71AGBszcx7gb4oBUZf0TocIqGfOCggCEwYBhgL/s1600/groot.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-40223275869065777422017-11-01T21:25:00.000-03:002017-11-01T21:25:02.368-03:00Unprevailing FearGrowing up in many&nbsp;of our families and societal systems there were and continue to be&nbsp;fear-driven models in the effort to coerce a standard. <br /><br />As toddlers we are afraid to disappoint our parents or siblings so we can maintain their love and acceptance. In school we are taught to fear punishment for disobeying rules; we are groomed into self-consciousness for fear of not belonging. As we grow older, we fear losing our jobs, relationships, or&nbsp;social status.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />We can also&nbsp;inherit fears from our parents or someone close to us.&nbsp;The fears may not have&nbsp;originated with us but&nbsp;since someone we knew exhibited this fear,&nbsp;and we were exposed to it for a length of time, we had&nbsp;the chance to&nbsp;acquire that fear too.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mqX_e0y90Ro/WfplRvmJa8I/AAAAAAAAAeE/Rsh9Wv0QY4sfMirjONVL7LmjCnVtofPbwCLcBGAs/s1600/success.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mqX_e0y90Ro/WfplRvmJa8I/AAAAAAAAAeE/Rsh9Wv0QY4sfMirjONVL7LmjCnVtofPbwCLcBGAs/s320/success.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Fear is&nbsp;instilled in each of us to some degree.&nbsp;It&nbsp;has become&nbsp;a factor in how we live our lives or unconsciously choose not to live them.&nbsp;Sometimes we aren't even aware of the impact these fears have on us.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />But we don't need to live in fear. We can acknowledge these aspects of ourselves and work to release them in whatever way is best for us.&nbsp;By checking in periodically with ourselves,&nbsp;we can&nbsp;notice when we're living&nbsp;the moment out of fear versus&nbsp;living&nbsp;the moment from our hearts. If you're well versed in the fear aspect, each baby step is fabulous.<br /><br />Celebrate the moments&nbsp;where we&nbsp;understand the fear.&nbsp;For once&nbsp;we know and are aware&nbsp;we can allow time and design a plan to help mitigate and release&nbsp;the fears one by one.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-65951016667761079982017-08-30T20:59:00.002-03:002017-08-30T20:59:51.957-03:00Ancient WisdomThe Chinese kanji for crisis includes&nbsp;the two&nbsp;characters: danger and opportunity. <br /><br /><img border="0" height="195" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4RRX0WOkX1w/WJ4wpeBC_EI/AAAAAAAAAWs/B06f9S8vTlw2RQaUeKnKN-tmvy9ASYWTwCLcB/s200/chinesesymbol-for-crisis.jpg" width="200" /><br /><br /><br />I find this to be a wise teaching in and of itself. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-7418723787674761252017-07-31T22:37:00.000-03:002017-07-31T22:37:26.517-03:00Emotional FlowLots of experiences leave us hurt, angry, unsupported, lost, sad, etc. All are emotions we're not super-excited to face in our day-to-day. &nbsp;One thing I see lots of people unwilling to do is cry because they think it makes them seem weak in another person's eyes, or even their own. <br /><br />There are times when the tears need to flow - these could be tears of sadness, hurt, frustration, grief, or even relief or joy&nbsp;- it doesn't matter.&nbsp;&nbsp;We need to let them flow. Having a good cry can move us to a different space and in doing so actually can save us time and prolonged heartache. We need to stop judging how we feel and allow ourselves to express the sadness, hurt, etc.&nbsp;Why do we resist this so much? <br /><br />Tears are a sign of strength that we can handle expressing the emotion rather than pushing it down only for it to erupt later on for no good cause. We all know pushing down emotions over extended periods of time is counterproductive.<br /><br />If this resonates with you, please take the time to feel the seeming unpleasant emotions. While it may be uncomfortable initially,&nbsp;experiencing and expressing the emotion helps us move through the emotion into a better space where we can either find clarity and perspective to deal and heal, or let it go altogether.<br /><br /><br />Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-45869661410822661772017-07-02T20:17:00.002-03:002017-07-02T20:22:48.791-03:00In a MomentI woke up this morning and started off ok.<br /><div>Wasn't quite sure what to do for the day.&nbsp;</div><div>I was tired from work the week before</div><div>Was out late and wanted to sleep some more.&nbsp;</div><div>'Twas not in the cards so I got up and ate</div><div>And pondered tasks that I could put on my plate.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>I realized the feeling of anxiety and fear</div><div>Puzzled at why it was showing up here.&nbsp;</div><div>I was safe at home no expectations to fill</div><div>Yet I could not shake this feeling at will.&nbsp;</div><div>I started to distract me with a little this and that&nbsp;</div><div>No matter what I did this feeling with me sat.&nbsp;</div><div>So I stopped what I was doing and decided to say</div><div>We've got to address this so I can get on with my day.&nbsp;</div><div>Usually I hide it and smother it with stuff</div><div>Cause facing this is perceived as quite tough. &nbsp;</div><div>So here I was sitting with this powerful emotion</div><div>Wishing there was a quick fix-it-all potion.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>I sat and asked "Why are you here?"</div><div>The answer came back "What do you fear?"</div><div>I said, "A lot quite frankly and honestly so.</div><div>But you can't stay here - you have got to go!"</div><div>It said it would stay until it was faced</div><div>With conversation and love and until I found grace. &nbsp;</div><div>So I took a deep breath and tried to stop my mind</div><div>From all the negative thoughts of the spiraling kind.&nbsp;</div><div>I spoke with this fear for what seemed like a while</div><div>And realized how much there was on this pile.&nbsp;</div><div>Self doubt self worth and self love came through</div><div>Others expectations and some of mine too.&nbsp;</div><div>There was a mountain of being enough by my eyes</div><div>So I picked out some truths and thru out the lies.&nbsp;</div><div>We shined a bright light on all that is me&nbsp;</div><div>Who I am now and who I wish to be.&nbsp;</div><div>The doing of things only gets us so far</div><div>It's what goes on inside of us - its the who we are.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>I acknowledged this fear and thanked it too</div><div>For it helped me see what I unconsciously do.&nbsp;</div><div>We parted with new understanding and learned&nbsp;</div><div>That we will meet again until all comes to terms.&nbsp;</div><div>After it left I could still feel it linger</div><div>Like a bee bite once I've taken out the stinger. &nbsp;</div><div>I hadnt noticed&nbsp;how deeply it bore,</div><div>Yet now I know there is so so much more</div><div>To these feelings that I seem to&nbsp;keep pushing away -</div><div>Until I work with them they are here to stay. &nbsp;</div><div>They also offer a great opportunity</div><div>To feel freedom of emotions' hold on me.&nbsp;</div><div>So glad that I took the time to hear</div><div>What was actually hiding beneath the fear. &nbsp;</div><div>I look forward to our next meeting whenever it shows</div><div>And wont allow it to take me to unlikely lows.&nbsp;</div><div>I suppose we will become seemingly good friends -</div><div>Friends who help each other lovingly transcend.&nbsp;</div>Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-41312244223778250212017-05-08T11:42:00.001-03:002017-05-08T11:42:35.514-03:00<h2> Shifting Frequency</h2><div align="right">﻿</div>Previously I have written about other people, pets, etc. that prove to be angelic helpers throughout our days. It is also necessary to acknowledge the many times we are the angelic helpers, not just for others but also for ourselves. We all know we&nbsp;can't be anything to anyone if we don't take care of us first.<br /><br />After some time and exploration&nbsp;we start to&nbsp;learn what techniques or activities&nbsp;might work to bring our own selves into a better space. Here are some common activities or in-activites that I have employed in the past:<br /><ul><li>listening to music</li><li>exercise</li><li>creating art</li><li>journaling</li><li>talking with a friend</li><li>volunteering</li><li>taking a nap / sleeping</li><li>watching a movie</li><li>feeling the emotion(s)</li><li>meditating</li><li>cooking, etc.</li></ul><br />Depending upon the day or particular funk that arrives, it may take a long while to muster up the motivation to actively work on shifting&nbsp;a state of being.&nbsp; Quite honestly,&nbsp;the first thing or two or five&nbsp;that I try doesn't always work.&nbsp;When it does,&nbsp;I am certainly grateful and happy for taking the effort to try.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />If you haven't already used some of the above, you may wish to try them. I'd also be interested to know what other methods that have worked for you. Sometimes it&nbsp;can be a tough&nbsp;for us&nbsp;and sharing our coping mechanisms can help us learn and grow together.&nbsp;<br /><br />Thank you all for being you!Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-58495397348032218242017-04-24T20:11:00.001-03:002017-04-24T20:21:59.301-03:00<h2>Connecting with Animals</h2><br />Connection can occur with any animal regardless if we have ever seen the specific animal before in person. For instance, if we want to connect with&nbsp;a tigress, all we need to do is think of her and open up to what the tigress feels like. What presence does she exude? What characteristics of her stand out? What do you like or dislike about her?&nbsp; How can you be more like the tigress, if you wanted? <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fcja4VDXbPI/WP6DBRQooeI/AAAAAAAAAZk/Z-qR5tEKQE8Ubxa967yDZBsOeEivhfwFgCLcB/s1600/Beautiful-Tiger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fcja4VDXbPI/WP6DBRQooeI/AAAAAAAAAZk/Z-qR5tEKQE8Ubxa967yDZBsOeEivhfwFgCLcB/s200/Beautiful-Tiger.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />Simply by requesting the presence of this animal can&nbsp;we begin to understand a new perception - a new way of being - and a new understanding is forged. We bring forth the tigress energy from within and allow it to surface. This practice&nbsp;can be done with any animal. <br /><br />Connecting with animals is helpful, for example, if we are starting or in the midst of completing a project. Here we&nbsp;may call upon an animal (or more than one)&nbsp;that resonate tenacity, perseverance or creativity. When delivering a presentation or speech we can request animal energy that we perceive as bringing&nbsp;calm, good communication, and confidence.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SK8FBokMRTQ/WP6IaoSn7XI/AAAAAAAAAaM/-V0JKuiE46Q5SfAzcnIq_ta2tO7sAJx4gCLcB/s1600/020-Bald-Eagle-Soaring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SK8FBokMRTQ/WP6IaoSn7XI/AAAAAAAAAaM/-V0JKuiE46Q5SfAzcnIq_ta2tO7sAJx4gCLcB/s200/020-Bald-Eagle-Soaring.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>There is no limit to the way in which we can connect with the animal kingdom. It is fascinating to explore our reactions and realizations as we work with the spirit animals. By connecting with different species we not only deepen our relationship with them but also strengthen our own relationship with ourselves.<br /><br />Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-7944030105713832702017-04-10T10:39:00.000-03:002017-04-10T10:39:33.005-03:00<h2>Animal Totems</h2><br />Many people believe in angels or passed loved ones watching over them and providing guidance in their life path. Some people also believe in animal totems, who offer similar&nbsp;direction along the way. Animal totems can be energetic resources similar to our angels yet in the form of an animal, or they can be actual physical beings&nbsp;in the 3D. <br /><br /><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZlQISkIWHWM/WOrY4uduD_I/AAAAAAAAAY8/sbXRhQuqjKwjU77e9IdhIQQ--zliOaULwCLcB/s1600/animal_spirit_circle_SM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZlQISkIWHWM/WOrY4uduD_I/AAAAAAAAAY8/sbXRhQuqjKwjU77e9IdhIQQ--zliOaULwCLcB/s200/animal_spirit_circle_SM.jpg" width="200" /></a>While it's possible for an animal totem to be a pet, our animal totems could also be a large fish, a sea or land&nbsp;mammal, an insect, a bird, etc. There is no limit to what the animal kingdom can provide in terms of knowledge and connection, and there is no such thing as a good or bad animal totem.&nbsp;Meditations and classes are available that assist individuals&nbsp;in&nbsp;determining their&nbsp;primary animal totem(s).&nbsp;Connections with animals who may not be our totems is possible too. <br /><br />Having animal totems is helpful to assist us in our quest for self improvement, leads to greater understanding and compassion for self and others,&nbsp;and cultivates&nbsp;a deeper connection with Mother Earth.&nbsp; <br /><br />More on animal totems to come...Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-60493229224257084072017-04-07T09:32:00.000-03:002017-04-07T09:32:52.585-03:00<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-030Dlq7acRE/WOWUwyM3v7I/AAAAAAAAAYk/SaSMiXxrG00brQm-FLxRHAAFWIxE-vHjgCLcB/s1600/spoken_word.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-030Dlq7acRE/WOWUwyM3v7I/AAAAAAAAAYk/SaSMiXxrG00brQm-FLxRHAAFWIxE-vHjgCLcB/s320/spoken_word.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">Have you ever said something and as soon as it left your mouth you wished you hadn't said it?&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">Or have you had an experience where you said something unexpected and the room erupted in laughter? </div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">Or perhaps you expressed compassion or love with words that brought a smile or heartwarming tear to another? </div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">These are all examples of the power of the spoken word. </div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">How will you choose your words today?&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div>Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-41381151774279298632017-04-01T11:20:00.003-03:002017-04-01T11:20:36.843-03:00<br /><h2 style="text-align: center;">In the Flow</h2><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Effortless, open and free. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Mental focus&nbsp;and clarity</div><div style="text-align: center;">Intention held loosely</div><div style="text-align: center;">As dreams unfold.</div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope and joy abound</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ease, support well found</div><div style="text-align: center;">Harmonious beautiful sound</div><div style="text-align: center;">Creations&nbsp;evolve. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HTDoosB9uXE/WN-2u3ZNntI/AAAAAAAAAYI/uvh7YyIAAhk3LCYCz8X8ndj3T88QpIFxwCLcB/s1600/Flow-Current.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="111" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HTDoosB9uXE/WN-2u3ZNntI/AAAAAAAAAYI/uvh7YyIAAhk3LCYCz8X8ndj3T88QpIFxwCLcB/s200/Flow-Current.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-81131763977899929832017-03-27T20:13:00.001-03:002017-03-27T20:13:54.349-03:00<h2>Life Purpose</h2><br />Often we hear that people are consistently looking for their purpose in life.&nbsp;Some create a quest to embark upon and others sweep in and out of latest trends that just might open the door&nbsp;of purpose to step through.<br /><br />We can surely complicate this thought and acceptance process where we overanalyze every opportunity that comes our way;&nbsp;or consider and reconsider what we are or are not doing in our lives and how it may or may not&nbsp;be in line with our designated purpose. <br /><br />We have this wonderfully significant power within ourselves and&nbsp;we've orchestrated a variety of obstacles in our lives&nbsp;to challenge our individual selves&nbsp;in recognizing that great inner strength which is needed, or desired,&nbsp;to surpass the hurdles. <br /><br />That wonderful inner power or light we hold, is the greatness of who we are.&nbsp;Our purpose is to bring that greatness and touch the earth with our unique inner strength, however that is best expressed for the benefit of&nbsp;ourselves and humanity. <br /><br />So the next time&nbsp;we question whether&nbsp;we are on the right path or if&nbsp;we are living our life purpose, take a few moments and note all the ways we&nbsp;are already bringing our light, our unique greatness, our subtle, yet effective, inner power, to our world already.&nbsp;We can always ask for more opportunities to be brought into our lives where we share our magic from within. <br /><br />&nbsp; Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-5119937921142575362017-02-11T12:29:00.000-04:002017-02-11T12:29:30.542-04:00<h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Living for the Week</h2><br />I've&nbsp;spoken with a number of coworkers and clients this week&nbsp;where the intent of &nbsp;"I'm living for the weekend" is very real. <br /><br />For some, we're in a rut of work work work, that making time for anything except work&nbsp;is&nbsp;really tough to&nbsp;wrap our minds around.&nbsp;But what would your week feel like if you&nbsp;sprinkled it with weekend-like moments to enjoy?<br /><br />At the start of 2017, I found myself in living-for-the-weekend mode.&nbsp;So I made it one of my goals to live more. To help keep me looking forward to the week,&nbsp;I:<br /><ul><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WEAuE5mcolI/WJ84WkzyL_I/AAAAAAAAAXE/elollDs-YqUesSHH-rmZeckIfB2AVj24wCLcB/s1600/happy%2Bweekend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WEAuE5mcolI/WJ84WkzyL_I/AAAAAAAAAXE/elollDs-YqUesSHH-rmZeckIfB2AVj24wCLcB/s200/happy%2Bweekend.jpg" width="200" /></a><li>attend two interactive evening classes</li><li>eat lunch&nbsp;one day during the week with someone other than my laptop</li><li>plan an exercise routine in the middle of one weekday</li><li>plan one open weeknight for myself</li></ul>On this evening, I may cook a lavish meal,&nbsp;meditate, journal, have an extra long workout, take a bath, or call a relative or friend I haven't spoken with in a while. The options on this night are&nbsp;fairly endless. <br /><br />By incorporating the above&nbsp;into my schedule,&nbsp;I have found my weeks pass by rather quickly and I enjoy the weekends that much more, even when the house chores are involved.<br /><br />I'd love to hear&nbsp;what&nbsp;do you do to keep your weeks interspersed with weekend-like occurrences - so we can all integrate living during the week just as much as we do during the weekend.&nbsp;Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761406805194451367.post-38441891550211978872017-02-06T21:19:00.000-04:002017-02-06T21:19:15.706-04:00<h2>Love Focus</h2><div><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FNrI4FB3suI/WJkf8IEmTVI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/-TUdbPOoWYI0WROXK2faC3HprxMqzXP9wCLcB/s1600/Love-Ring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><h2><img border="0" height="167" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FNrI4FB3suI/WJkf8IEmTVI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/-TUdbPOoWYI0WROXK2faC3HprxMqzXP9wCLcB/s200/Love-Ring.jpg" width="200" /></h2></a></div><br /><br /><div>February’s love is mighty and grand&nbsp;</div><div>A love day celebrated throughout the land.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Reminding ones to accurately hear </div><div>All of which the heart holds dear.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Encouraged to express love true</div><div>Toward all sweet souls surrounding you.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Forget not those you may not love</div><div>Wish them peace from up above.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Tailor what your heart doth send</div><div>So it may nurture, heal, and mend.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Only greatness can we bring</div><div>When sailing on love’s bright wings.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>When in doubt and when sure too</div><div>Ask thyself:</div><div><br /></div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;”What would Love do?”</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div>Pamela Aloiahttps://plus.google.com/116097084203024356069noreply@blogger.com0